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Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Synology DiskStation Manager 5.2 Out Of Beta!

We have been using Synology's DSM 5.2 beta since release inhouse with zero issues and are happy to report that DSM 5.2 is out of beta! There isn't much else we can say that the press release will tell you, but it's time to update. DSM 5.2 should be available as of RIGHT NOW! So read up and update your Synologys!

Update: You may want to make sure all your installed updates are running. We had to start up all of ours after the update.

From Synology:

Synology Refines Award-Winning OS with New DiskStation Manager 5.2

New Features Help Customers Optimize NAS for Better Usability, Efficiency, and Security

Bellevue,
WA – May 12, 2015 – Today, Synology America Corp. announced updates to
the company’s award-winning operating system with the launch of
DiskStation Manager 5.2. The new OS offers more features to help
businesses create customized storage solutions for development, backups,
restoration, cloud technology, security, and caching. To improve the
multimedia and mobile experience, DSM 5.2 also added refinements to Note
Station, DS note, DS audio, DS photo+, and Audio Station. “At
Synology, we are constantly improving our software, so companies can
access the full power of their NAS. From Docker to enhanced backups, we
designed DSM 5.2 to help customers get the most all around value out of
their storage,” said Jason Bonoan, product marketing manager at
Synology.

UPDATED BUSINESS FEATURES

More Development Tools. With the addition of Docker,
developers and system administrators can simplify the process for
creating, deploying, and running virtualized applications on Synology
NAS.

Upgraded File Backups and Replication.
Smart Recycling, Single File Versioning, and iSCSI LUN snapshot make it
easier to backup files, restore data, and optimize storage for greater
efficiency. iSCSI LUN snapshots guarantee data consistency. When combined with Smart Recycling, users can set the NAS to automatically delete redundant file versions, and free up storage for other uses.

Added Security for Cloud Technology, File Syncing, and Encryption.Cloud
Sync now offers one-way sync to help prevent unauthorized file updates.
Additional advancements allow data encryption before it is transferred
to the Cloud. The new DSM 5.2 also supports SMB 3 encryption for more
security options.SSD Caching that Uses 90 Percent Less Memory.With
the DSM 5.2, SSD caching memory requirements have been reduced by 90
percent compared to the DSM 5.1. Now, IT departments can lower
acquisition costs for memory.

A REFINED MULTIMEDIA & MOBILE EXPERIENCE

Improved Organizational Tools for Better Project Management. Updates to Note station and DS note make it easier to create, organize, and use to-do lists.

Better Music Streaming.
With enhancements to DS audio and Audio Station, users can navigate
playlists with greater ease, while enjoying better sound quality.The Ultimate Slideshow.For captivating slideshows and presentations,DS photo+ has added support for Chromecast and DLNA-compatible devices, so users can display photos on their TV screens.

Synology
creates network attached storage and IP surveillance solutions that
transform the way users manage data and conduct surveillance in the
cloud era. By taking full advantage of the latest technologies, Synology
aims to help users centralize data storage and backup, share files
on-the-go, and implement professional surveillance solutions in reliable
and affordable ways. Synology is committed to delivering products with
forward-thinking features and the best in-class customer services. For
more information about Synology visit: www.synology.com